The habitat will feature:

• More indoor space for additional dragons (Note: The zoo is planning to obtain another male Komono.)
• Dedicated space for future hatchlings, claws crossed
• Engaging, up-close views of the endangered large lizards

Recapping Phase One of Bridge to the Wild

• Riverbanks Zoo and Garden’s revenue
• Partnership with the state of South Carolina
• The Boyd Foundation
• Riverbanks Society
• Private donors including the Liles’ legacy gift

• Bluey’s Big Play at the Koger Center for the Arts | Wednesday, May 10 | 6 p.m. | Koger Center for the Arts, 1051 Greene St., Columbia | $39 | Watch a brand new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy award-winning children’s television series.

• Art Blossoms at the Columbia Museum of Art | Thursday, May 11-Sunday, May 14 | 10 a.m.-9 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St., Columbia | Event prices vary | For Mother’s Day weekend, the CMA will be home to four dazzling days of flowers and art, celebrated with special events, classes, demonstrations, and more.*
• KW Preferred RED Day Flea Market | Thursday, May 11 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | KW Preferred, 140 Wildewood Park Dr., Columbia | Free | All proceeds from the event will go towards giving back to local and real estate communities, including donations to Columbia Area Meals on Wheels Program and KW Cares.
• Spotlight Comedy | Thursday, May 11 | 7-9 p.m. | Spotlight Cinemas, 527 St. Andrews Rd., Columbia | $30 | In addition to a comedy show, your ticket also includes an open bar with beer and wine.

• Black Expo’s Taste of Black Columbia | Friday, May 12 | 7:30-11 p.m. | SC State Museum, 301 Gervais St., Columbia | $100 | Enjoy a diverse sampling of food and beverages by a variety of restaurants and vendors in the community.

• Miracles in Motion 5K Walk, Run & Roll and Family Festival | Saturday, May 13 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | The Therapy Place, 3620 Covenant Rd., Columbia | $15-$40 | If you are registered for the Miracles in Motion 5K Walk, Run & Roll, you will receive an entry to the Family Festival immediately following the 5K.
• Lexington Wine Walk | Saturday, May 13 | 6 p.m. | Icehouse Amphitheater, 107 West Main St., Lexington | $35-$40| The event will feature unlimited wine tastings and food for purchase.

• Mother’s Day at The Grand on Main | Sunday, May 14 | 9 a.m. | The Grand on Main, 1621 Main St., Columbia | Free | Treat mom to an upscale dining experience with a delicious Lamb Special and specialty cakes, plus $6 Tito’s Bloody Mary’s and Mimosas — pre-order flowers through OpenTable for an added surprise.*

• Village Idiot Pizza, a local pizza joint operating for over 30 years, has decided to franchise. This is the first time in over 20 years that a Cola-based restaurant was franchised. Village Idiot is looking to begin expansion into Columbia’s surrounding areas and throughout the region.

• $6 million. That’s the amount of money Capital City/Lake Murray Country reported in tourism impact as a result of three major fishing events that have been hosted at Lake Murray this year and estimates ~$2 million of economic impact is from the latest Bassmaster Elite Series.

• Harvest Hope Food Bank is partnering with the US Postal Service for Stamp Out Hunger — one of the largest, single-day food drives. Just leave non-perishable food items you wish to donate in bags beside your mailbox for pickup on Saturday, May 13.
• In emergency situations, hospitals need blood quickly. When you donate blood with The Blood Connection, you help ensure blood is available for our neighbors in need. Donate blood in May and receive $45 in rewards (mobile exclusions apply). Find a location to donate.*

• Lake Murray local, Marjorie Kneece, is hosting a book signing Saturday, May 13 at the Barnes and Noble in the old Richland Mall in Forest Acres at 11 a.m. She’ll be signing “Charleston Calling” — a historical book featuring 800 photos of Charleston + other parts of the Low Country.

• Curious about credit unions? Now’s the perfect time to start banking with AllSouth. Giveaway alert: Open a new Membership Savings account with a new Freedom or Interest Checking account for a chance to win $1,000. Eligibility requirements and restrictions apply. Learn more.*

• Strokes are on the rise among young people — most precisely, among young women. Learn why young women are more likely to have a stroke than young men + what to do to decrease this alarming trend.*

• Save on spring cleaning. Ford & Sims Pressure Washing, LLC is offering 50% off all surface cleaning (read: driveways, patios, walkways, etc.) now through Wednesday, May 31. Snag the deal.*

• How to win Mother’s Day? Send the mother figure in your life iconic meals and desserts from across the country with Goldbelly. Think: Ina Garten’s coconut cake, a New York bagel brunch kit, and a chef’s steak dinner for four. Yup, it’s all on Goldbelly.*

Traditional Moscow Mule

• 2 oz. Ritual Zero Proof Gin
• 1/2 oz. lime juice
• 4 oz. ginger beer
• Lime wedges (garnish)